Inventory Manager

Inventory Manager

Location: Onsite, Time-based Flexible Schedule - Cincinnati, OH

About Us: 

CREMER OLEO, a subsidiary of CREMER Holdings Group, supplies high-quality, plant-based raw materials and provides reliable logistics and contract manufacturing solutions to customers around the world.

With operations across Asia, Europe, North America, and South America, we support the food and beverage, personal care, cosmetics, pet care, and industrial markets through a global team that works with clarity and purpose. Our culture is built on being customer-focused, collaborative, and accountable- values that guide how we work with our partners and with one another every day.

At CREMER OLEO, employees are empowered to take ownership of their work, contribute across teams, and help deliver practical, dependable solutions. We value professionalism, transparency, and long-term relationships, creating a workplace where people can do their best work and see the impact of it.

About the Role: 

As our Inventory Manager, you’ll be at the heart of operational excellence—reporting directly to the Planning Manager and leading the charge for greater inventory accuracy and smarter processes. You’ll take ownership of dynamic cycle count initiatives and play a key role in safeguarding our assets by driving cost-saving strategies that make a difference. This is your opportunity to collaborate across teams, spearhead continuous improvement projects, and set new industry standards—all while helping us reduce waste, streamline warehouse operations, and optimize our working capital. You will lead, coach and develop 1 FTE Inventory Support Specialist.

If you thrive on challenge, innovation, and being part of a forward-thinking team, this role is for you!

Role Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive reconciliation of third-party consigned inventory to ensure accuracy and accountability.
• Collect and report data on slow-moving inventory, providing actionable insights for decision-making.
• Analyze inventory trends and recommend appropriate scrap rate adjustments to customers.
• Investigate, resolve, and prevent inventory discrepancies by identifying underlying root causes.
• Maintain regular weekly communication with customers on consigned inventory, demonstrating proactive and responsive customer service.
• Proactively identifying opportunities for cost savings while optimizing inventory expenses and driving ongoing improvements

Role Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
• 3 years of inventory control experience in a manufacturing environment
• At least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Navision, or similar)

Role Personal Attributes

• Attention to detail: Exhibit precision and rigor in ensuring accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Collaborate: Foster constructive working relationships at all organizational levels.
• Communicate effectively: Demonstrate professionalism and clarity in both written and spoken interactions.
• Optimize: Strategically manage time and interpersonal dynamics to achieve superior outcomes.

Compensation:

At CREMER, we offer a standout compensation package that includes competitive wages, comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and a time-based flexible schedule. We also offer an employee annual bonus, 401(k) match, and an annual profit share with potential contributions up to 9%—because we believe in rewarding your impact and investing in your future.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, including child birth or any related condition, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local laws.